Privacy Policy
MDE Community (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website (www.mdecommunity.com), join our communities, or participate in our events and activities.
1. Who We Are
MDE Community isprimarily based in Medellín, Colombia and provides curated WhatsApp communities, events, and local experiences designed to connect digital nomads, expats, and globally-minded locals.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hello@mdecommunity.com.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following information from you:
a. Personal Information
- Name
- Email address
- WhatsApp number
- City or location
b. Automatically Collected Data
When you browse our website, we automatically collect certain information, such as:
- Device type and browser information
- IP address and approximate location
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring websites or links
c. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our site. For more details, see our Cookies Policy below.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Communicate with you about community updates, events, or sponsorships
- Send newsletters and promotional content (with your consent)
- Manage WhatsApp communities and event registrations
- Improve website experience and functionality
- Track engagement for marketing analytics
- Respond to user inquiries and feedback
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on:
- Consent: When you voluntarily provide information via forms, emails, or event participation
- Legitimate Interest: For improving user experience, community engagement, and analytics
- Legal Obligation: When required by law or regulatory authority
You may withdraw your consent at any time by emailing hello@mdecommunity.com.
5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
However, we may share limited data with trusted service providers strictly for operational purposes:
- Webflow: Website hosting and CMS
- Mailchimp: Email marketing automation
- Google Analytics: Website traffic analytics
- Ko-Fi: Donation processing
Each provider complies with global privacy standards and uses secure data-handling protocols.
6. International Data Transfers
Since our audience and services are global, your data may be processed in countries outside Colombia. In such cases, we ensure adequate safeguards and data protection standards consistent with Law 1581 of 2012 and GDPR.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
If you unsubscribe, withdraw consent, or request deletion, your information will be securely erased from our systems.
8. Your Rights
Under Colombian law (Habeas Data) and GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access and review your personal data
- Request correction or deletion of inaccurate information
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request details of how your data is processed
To exercise these rights, please contact hello@mdecommunity.com with the subject line “Data Request.”
9. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.
10. Children’s Privacy
MDE Community does not knowingly collect or process personal information from individuals under 18 years old. If we discover such data has been submitted, it will be promptly deleted.
11. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. All changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our website indicates your acceptance of these changes.
12. Contact Information
MDE Community
Medellín, Colombia
hello@mdecommunity.com